Where there's smoke...Recent lab tests suggest that using certain electronic cigarettes, or e-cigs, at high temperatures could release more formaldehyde than regular cigarettes do. Formaldehyde, a common ingredient in cigarettes, is a known cancer-causing chemical.

Keep clicking for more strange health problems you're not worried about enough. Caution: not recommended for hypochondriacs.

Book linked to bad bahaviorsReading is typically considered one of the safest hobbies around. What's the worst that could happen? A paper cut? If 'Fifty Shades of Grey' is more your reading style, though, you will want to listen up. The book was linked to issues that a simple Band-Aid can't fix.

So is the book normalizing dark behavior? Or are readers who already have these issues flocking to the books? That answer has yet to be determined, but it does make us think twice about which novel we're picking up.

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A tick, named after Texas, that makes you allergic to barbecue

Say it ain't so. When the Lone Star tick bites, it introduces a sugar into the human blood stream. That sugar is also found in red meats such as beef, pork or venison and can trigger a severe allergic reaction when the tick victim eats the meat, the Associated Press reports.

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iPad rash

If you've got a rash that just won't go away, the culprit could be your iPad. The nickel, a common allergy-inducing metal used in the manufacturing of phones, laptops and tablets, has been found to be causing skin eruptions among some people, according to a study in Pediatrics. While the condition isn't life-threatening, it can be painful.

Antibiotic resistanceThe World Health Organization announced that bacteria resistant to antibiotics have now spread to every part of the
world. WHO added that this latest discovery means we could be headed to a future where even minor infections could kill us.

Not all hope is lost, though. There's still time to turn back the clocks. The WHO says patients can help tackle this problem by using antibiotics only when prescribed by a doctor; by completing a full prescription, even if they feel better; and by never sharing their antibiotics with others.

Paper currencyCareful! That stack of $100s you're holding could be a stack of harmful bacteria. Researchers have learned that paper currency is a breeding ground of germs, some of which are linked to staph infection, pneumonia and ulcers.

SelfiesSelfies are more than a high-tech fad. One expert says selfies can cause the spread of lice, thanks to kids smushing their heads together for the picture. Lice can't jump or fly, but they can crawl... from one head to another if the hair is close enough.

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MouthwashWhen you throw your head back to gargle, you could actually be throwing your health down the drain. One study found that mouthwash kills the good bacteria in your body. Within two hours of rinsing, researchers found the subjects' blood pressure rose, which could lead to an increased risk of heart disease and stroke.

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Spanx Though some women swear by these undergarments, here's one reason not to love this girl's best friend: They've been linked to yeast infections and organ compression (among other things.)

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Cinnamon rollsBakers in Denmark say the European Union is trying to ruin their cinnamon rolls by making them reduce the amount of cinnamon they use. The EU learned that Danish cinnamon rolls contain more coumarin, a chemical found in the spice that could cause liver damage, than the EU allows.

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Spicy cheese snacksFlaming Hot Cheetos,already banned from schools in California and New Mexico, are apparently sending kids to the emergency room, KABC Los Angeles reports. A doctor in Los Angeles says kids who regularly eat spicy snacks and chips are turning up with gastritis, an irritation of the stomach lining. In other cases, the dyes in the bright red snack are causing parents to panic, thinking their kids are suffering from stomach bleeding, CBS News reports. As all three reports conclude, eating any unhealthy snack in moderation is always a good idea.

Nose ticksWhen a scientist from Wisconsin went to Uganda last year, he came back with a special souvenir - a nose tick. This newly-discovered species seems to have adapted to life among chimpanzees, who frequently pick bugs off of each other. This might teach the ticks to stay where they are safe, found researchers, including Dr. Sarah Hamer of Texas A&M. When researchers spend a lot of time around the chimps, the ticks can jump into their noses and spread diseases between the species, researchers believe.

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Zombies
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Penis-eating fish
Native to the Amazon and a cousin to the piranha, the pacu has
become a popular aquarium fish. The problem is they sometimes outgrow
their tanks and then the owners drop them into lakes. That’s how
wildlife officials believe a pacu got into the Concho River. The fish is famous for biting off the testicles of fisherman in places like Papua New Guinea. They call it “the ball cutter.”

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Whooping cough
Studies have found a newer, safer vaccine for whooping cough, introduced in the 1990s is not as effective for as long, which has caused an outbreak not seen in this country since the 1950s. And most of the illnesses are in vaccinated children. So parents, check with your doctor about that booster shot.

Too many orgasmsPersistent Sexual Arousal Disorder is a rare condition that causes
people to be in a constant state of arousal. Too many orgasms might not
seem like a problem, but women with the condition report the affliction
leave them tired, in pain and unable to have a normal relationship. Too much of a good thing is still too much.

Brain-eating amoeba
Death by brain-eating amoeba is a problem and not just for people living in far-off countries. The Centers for Disease Control has confirmed that two people in Louisiana
contracted the brain-eating amoebas from their own tap water. The
victims may have inserted the amoeba into their brain by using neti pots
to irrigate their sinuses. Read: how to use a neti pot safely.

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Drinking too much water
On hot Texas days we’ve all heard the warning: Make sure you drink enough water. But drinking too much water can also kill. Hyponatremia, or water intoxication,
is a condition that occurs when drinking too much water dilutes the
sodium levels in the blood. Symptoms include fatigue, nausea and
dizziness.

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The plague
This disease was not left in the Middle Ages when epidemics killed millions of people. The bacteria that causes plague can still be found.
It is spread by the fleas in rodents such as rats. Plague can also
spread from the coughs of one person to another. It’s rare in the United
States but is known to occur in California, Arizona, Colorado and New
Mexico. (Check a map. Texas may be next.)

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Your cats
Your cats may literally be driving you crazy. A recent study found
that women infected with the common cat parasite Toxoplasma gondii are
more likely to commit suicide. Doctors believe the tiny bug may cause
small changes in the brain that affects personality and mental illness.

Flesh-eating bacteria
This is no joke. It sounds like the start of a horror film, but vibrio
vulnificus is a fast-moving bacteria found in Texas lakes and rivers.
The flesh-eating bacteria are responsible for 35 deaths in Texas in the
past five years and countless more injuries. The bacteria are most
likely to infect between July and September. Read: How to protect yourself.

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Gonorrhea
It’s a sexually transmitted disease that infects millions and
it’s growing resistant to drugs. The World Health Organization is
warning the disease may soon be untreatable. Sweet dreams.